A change in strategy led the company to relocate in 2018 and in March 2023 a new chapter was opened: Inductotherm inaugurated the site in Langerwehe as its permanent headquarters after a five-year lease. The transfer of ownership of the properties took place on 1 March 2023.
Sales, service, and repairs are organised from Langerwehe, near Aachen. The main reason for the move in 2018 was to expand the service portfolio, particularly for comprehensive service for melting furnace systems. This was accompanied by the expansion of the team at the German site. "Our team handles everything: from the sale of new systems, spare parts, upgrades and overhauls, service, maintenance, installation supervision, training and commissioning," Thomas Kähler stated, Managing Director of Inductotherm Germany. Tasks such as mechanical repairs are carried out in the company's own repair shop or directly at the customer's premises. Apropos customers: Inductotherm Germany also serves customers in neighbouring countries such as the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland.
Expansion plans and future strategies for Germany as a business location
Further expansion plans and future strategies for the German site are already being planned. These include the expansion of the repair shop for the manufacturing and the repair of production-related components (e.g., water-cooled cables) as well as coils.
The headquarters of the Inductotherm Group in Europe
The headquarters of the Inductotherm Group in Europe is Inductotherm Europe Ltd in Droitwich, UK. The largest technology centre of the furnace group in Europe is also located here. Inductotherm Europe Ltd employs around The Inductotherm Group has around 3,800 employees worldwide, which includes a team of experienced mechanical and electrical engineers, responsible for furnace design and development. The manufacturing staff is responsible for the production of VIP converters, MF furnaces and auxiliary equipment (hydraulics, pump modules, etc.). The production capacities are designed so that VIP converters with electrical outputs of up to 42 MW and MF furnaces with a capacity of 80 tonnes have been manufactured.
Inductotherm Germany is represented at many foundry industry and BDG events, such as the "German Foundry Day". The highlight of 2023 was GIFA - the world's most important trade fair in the foundry industry, which takes place every four years.
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